On this Windward Isles & French Antilles holiday you go island-hopping in the Caribbean and travel the language shifts from English to Creole to French, with time to relax, snorkel and wander through traditional villages. Alternatively you could head to the islands of Trinidad & Tobago stay in a spectacular villa or apartment property and experience the unspoilt tranquil beauty of this island.. The culture is a mix of African and East Indian (amongst others), a diversity reflected in the food and music - and of course the warm waters beckon. Or you could visit the African island of Zanzibar to sample all the delights Unguja has to offer, spending a few days investigating the cultural heritage in Stone Town before heading to the coast to relax on the glorious palm-fringed beaches and maybe try some diving or snorkelling
Islands teeming with life, often endemic, can be a real attraction to wildlife enthusiasts. This tiny 170 acre coral cay of the Seychelles, surrounded by a protective barrier reef is best known as an ornithological paradise. Apart from a year round population of at least 20 different species, the island can boast claim many first time easterly, westerly, northern and southern records for vagrant birds. It is also a breeding ground for the endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle, which come ashore to lay their eggs between October to March. Why not step in Darwin's footsteps by visiting the Galapagos islands , renowned for its weird and wonderful wildlife and where you are likely to see land iguanas, lava lizards, geckos, Galapagos penguins, Darwin's finches, frigatebirds, albatrosses, gulls, Blue-footed boobies, pelicans and Galapagos hawks, among others. 
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Islands in their very nature - being surrounded by sea - often offer some wonderful diving, so why not make the most of it? There are many options for diving locations such as this beach hotel on Corn island , Nicaragua or diving around Mafia island combining a four night safari in the stunning Selous Game Reserve in southern Tanzania, with six nights on the Mafia Archipelago which is a diver’s paradise. Or you can head for the Bahamas to use this Central Andros Island beach resort as your diving base. You don't have to jet off to the other side of the world for some good diving, as this 5 Star PADI resort operates on the east coast of Sardinia proves. For something truly exotic however, this Sulawesi diving resort claims that divers who have visited famous dive destinations all over the world, frequently tell them they have never seen such a vast, pristine and enjoyable reef area. There are literally hundreds of world class dive sites, many still unexplored. 
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If the thought of all these activities is simply too tiring for you, there is of course the option of having a responsible holiday, off the beaten track, that allows you to enjoy what island life does best - to simply kick back and relax. At most of these accommodations you can do as little or as much as you like from your idyllic island retreat. Choose from stunning accommodations in Tobago overlooking the Bay of Castara, with stunning views of the Caribbean and mountains. Alternatively discover the Andaman Islands ; India's best-kept secret with stunning beaches, aquamarine coral lagoons, lush green rainforest, active volcanoes, swimming elephants, and giant fish.
For something closer to home, consider Lastovo Island , part of a remote archipelago in southern Dalmatia and declared by the WWF as one of the last ten paradises in the entire Mediterranean. 
